Necktie holder



May 15, 1923. 1,4556%4 N. J. DARDEN NECKTIE HOLDER Filed Oct. '7, 1922 Patented May 15, 1923.

NEWTON J. DARDEN, OF WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF CQLUMBIA.

nnoirrin HOLDER.

Application filed. October 7, 1922. Seria1 No. 593,058.

7 '0 all whom it may concern I Be it known that I, NEWTON J. DARDEN, a citizen of the United States, residing at Vashington, in the District of Columbia, have invented new and and useful Improvements in a Necktie Holder, of which the following isv a specification.

This invention Comprises a necktie holder, It is contemplated by this invention to provide a device that may be used in connection with collars of different styles and widths which may be quickly placed in position by buttoning it to the collar button; and. that will carry a tie detachably arranged on a detachable spring memberv of the device in such a way that the tie carrying portion may be changed at will without renewing that portion which is secured to the collar; and whereby the tie-carrying portion may be utilized to carry various forms of ornaments such as rosettes, jewelry, ribbon, ornamental devices or other desirable substitutes for neckwear; also of such form that the necktie holder may be used with collars of the soft, folded, or standing varieties.

Another object isto construct the necktie holder component which is to be secured to the collar, of such material that it will be stiff yet sufficiently pliable and moistureproof, to conform to the shape of the collar, and to provide it with an attaching tab which will securely grip the collar button andsupport the tie outwardly from the collar and at the same time will be conformable to the movements of the body and will be adjustable for use with various heights of collar; and to make the tie-carrying sprmg'com ponent of resilient material other than metal. thus eliminating the rust, rattling and piercing the cloth of the collar which attends use of metal parts in this connection.

Other objects and advantages will be evident in part-and in part disclosed more fully in the description .which follows:

Certain embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the accompanying drawing, the following views being shown:

Figure 1 is'a view in front elevation of tie holder embodying my invention;

Fig. 2 isa View of the same in longitudinal section on line 2-2 of Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 is a view of the same in vertical.

section, on line 3-3 of Fig. 1;

Fig. 4 is a view in perspective showing a carrying component with a tie attached;

.F g. 5 is a View in front elevation of a modified form of holder used. with standing collars;

Fig. 6 is a view in perspective of the obverse side of a carrying component with bow tie attached;

part of it so that the foundation will be pliable and springy; The fabric stiffening may be and preferably is of texture, and. surface composition such .as will make a" clean and easily washed covering for the base rubber, and embedded on both surfaces of the rubber it performs the double function of acting as a stiffening or reinforcing agent for the rubber and as a suitable finish for this part of the holder itself.

The base portion is tapered toward its outer extremities forming thinned out end portions 5, and gradually increases thickness towards the center to constitute a reinforced or thickened portion 6 disposed centrally of the body portion and extended down into the securing tab. This arrangement permits ready adjustment of the elastic body portion to the curvature and movement of the neck of the wearer, and. the utilization of rubber or likecomposition in the tabpera desired. gripping action of button holes 7 around a button 8,best shown in Fig. 3.. These holes in the tabs arranged in bulged out portion 9 is formed which acts as a support for a thin tie,when desired. holding it outwardly from the collar and bosom of. the shirt.

The body portion is provided with foldedover flaps or members 10 which form pockets 1 for the reception of the other component of the device. This comprises a carrying member 11 formed from somefiexible springmaterial such as celluloid or pressed, hardened rubber which s bowed, to conform to shape of the wearers neck. It is made of slightly; greater length than the space between the ends of the pockets on the body portion so that when. inserted therein as shown in Figs. 1 and 5, it will stretch and stiffen the body portion; and the center portionof the carrying member will be bowed outwardly in spaced relation to the body portion as seen inFig. 2; This arrangementprovides aspacetor the insertion of a poitionot a tieand to )revent the tie from sliding longitudinally on the carrying mem- 'bow'tie being shown in 6.

berthere is a recessed or cut-outportion 12 r in an edge of the carrying spring member.

This member is also provided with holes 13 'for'tlie insertion o'f means for securing it to any-desired attachment, stitches 15, and a Another o'lei'iin 16* rovid'es a means for securin t J. b

an 7 desired form of ornament to the s rin 1. b

carrying member, a rosette 17" being indiposed securing central opening in the spring-carryii'ig mem cated in'Fig. 7, and having a centrally dis means 18 inserted in the her. s

"When used with a'standing collar, the tab portion is shortened or even dispensed with entirely shown in Fig.6 and there is provided, at the ends of the bodyportion, secur- 3o I r mean's 19 forettachment to anelastic bar d 20, a portionlonly of which is shown invsaidt'figi'ire, and which band is adapted to' "encircle the neck ln the present instance, thefastening means comprises a socket snap membersecured to the body portion thus providing a fiat tfacewitha head member on the band cooperating with the socket on the body portion and the elastic securing means y when removed permitting the tieholder to v be used in the usual manner with turn-down collars.

The invention thus comprises. a simple;

1: ractical and inexpensive means of accom-v plishing the objectsset forth. While the embodiment herein shown has been disclosed as the preferred form of the invention. it

will be, understood that certain variations in f the construction, materials and arra ngement'of the parts are considered to be,with

in the scope otthe invention as set forth in'the claims. i

hat I claim is: 11A tie holder comprising portion provided with a pocket thereon; a securing'tab associatedwith the body-portionan'd' provided with means for attaching itin place; and another component compris- "ing a tiecarrying member adapted to be disposed in the pocket and provided with means for securing'atie or the like thereto.

2. Atie holdercomprising av plurality of y a plurality of" com onents one com )onent includin a body 7 8* components, one component including a body portion provided-with pocket thereon; a securing tab associated with the body portionand provided with means for attaching itin place; anothericomponent comprising a tie carrying member adapted to be disposed in the pocket and provided with means-tor securing a tie or the like thereto; and a base formed from resilient composition reinforcing the body and tab.

A tie holder comprising a plurality 0t.

components one component including a body portion provided with a pocketthereon; a securing tabassociated with the body portion and provided with means tor attaching it in place another component comprising carrying member adapted to be disposediii' the pocket and provided with means for securing a tie or the likethereto'; and a base formed from resilient, composition reinforo ing the body and tab, said base being thiclc ened at its central portion and. gradually tapered m thickness fromfllis point towards the lds thereof. v I

4;. A tie holder comprising a body portion" formed from resilient material impervious centrally otthe body portion andv tapered gradually toward the'ends thereof; a secur ing tab onthe body portion; a reinforcing element of elastic composition forming a part of thesecuring tab; said tab being pro-- to moisture; a reinforcing element disposed length than the space between the members i It forming. the pocket and having a 7 central portion bowed outwardly spaced relation to the body when the ends of the member areldisposed in the pocketrfand means tor holding thereon.

5. A tie holder comprising a plurality of components one component including-a body portion provided with a pocketthe'reon; a

securing tab providedwith a plurality ot spaced-apart openings thereinfor attaching it. in place associated with the body portion;

and another component comprising a tie carrying member. adapted to.hafvc a portion thereof dispos d in the pocket when in place,

said securing tab being formed in part tromresilient composition whereby it may be bent wardly from the body portion.

to constitute a means for forcing a tie out;

In testimony whereof I signatiire.

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